MAKE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL SMALL RAFFIA BAG - Various Dates Available
£75.00
Get ready for the sun in 2021 or those essential travels that we are all in need of by making your own small raffia bag to add to your sun-wardrobe. The styles are simple and will complement every evening summer outfit you have, and they are easily personalised with your own finishes to brighten them even further.
There are three style options available at the workshop and depends if you travel uber-light with just your lippy and phone…..or perhaps you always want a scarf and paperback with you….. either way you can decide on the day and there will be finished items for you to view and make your best choice.
In this one day workshop, you'll enjoy how relaxing and flexible raffia is to work with. Besides the bags for the workshop, you will see how adaptable raffia can be for larger bags and beautiful hats (to complement your bag perhaps?). Absolutely no previous raffia skills are necessary, this is a workshop which is great for complete beginners. Only basic sewing skills are necessary too.
You will learn:
- How the raffia can be dyed (you work only with natural raffia on the workshop);
- How to sort the raffia, and prepare it for plaiting;
- Plaiting the raffia – right- and left-hand methods shown;
- Trimming and preparing the raffia for sewing;
- Sewing the raffia to your bag shape;
- Finishing the item.
Claire will provide written instructions for all students and will also advise on some further finishes that you might like to consider, e.g. lining your bag.
Skill level:
Complete beginners to raffia craft are very welcome, suitable for all.
What you need to bring with you:
- All raffia and handles will be provided for the course.
- A pair of comfortable sharp scissors that are probably your ‘go-to’ scissors, probably need to be smaller rather than large.
- A thimble if you like to use when you are sewing
Class Size
The class size for this workshop will be a maximum of 5. Each student will then have sufficient space to work. Please note that we need a minimum of 5 for this workshop to run.
Workshop Timings:
The day will begin at 10am and finish at 4pm, this will allow time for students to work at a comfortable pace. There will be time to take a break for lunch too, and coffee and tea will be ‘on tap’.
About Your Teacher:
Claire has been teaching raffia craft for over 25 years. She learned her craft from a visiting Australian in 1993 and since then has been hooked. Claire exhibits at a number of major and regional events where her focus is on passing on her enthusiasm for raffia. Claire’s work can be found on Facebook and Instagram ‘allthingsraffia’ She lives in Christchurch, Dorset.
Venue:
The Avid Seamstress Studio. 20 Island Centre Way, Enfield, EN3 6GS. For directions and venue information please click here.
Please read our WORKSHOP POLICY and COVID POLICY.
By booking on a workshop you are agreeing to our Workshop Policy, Covid Policy and T&Cs.
If you have any questions please email hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk
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£50.00
Every so often we all get stuck with our current sewing project. Regardless of how long you have been sewing or even if you can’t use a sewing machine at all, sometimes we all would appreciate that expert in the room to show us what to do.
Our 1-2-1 Workshops are designed to cater to what you need.
Your two-hour session will help you get to grips with what’s troubling you, support you in making amazing progress with your project, or the beginning of your journey in learning how to sew AND leave you with the confidence to continue on your own.
Once you have booked your session we will plan and tailor the time together to focus on the areas that you would like to develop.
Recent 1-2-1 workshops have included:
- Learning to use a sewing machine
- Learning how to use an overlocking machine
- Reading and understanding a sewing pattern of your choice
- Tackling a particular part of a pattern/sewing project such as sleeves or zips
- Learning how to create beautiful buttonholes
- Making one of our Avid Seamstress patterns under our expert guidance
Day, evening and weekend times are available.
Adult and children’s lessons available.
Once your workshop is booked we will get in touch to confirm the date and time or this can be pre-agreed before booking.
TEACHER
Lisa teaches the Beginners workshop, The Drop Sleeve Top workshop, The Blazer workshop plus the private sewing lessons whether in person or virtually.
VENUE
Lessons take place at our gorgeous studio in Enfield, North London:
- Free on-site parking
- Tesco & pharmacy
Driving.
Satnav EN3 6GS
Train.
The nearest train station is Enfield Lock, 25 minutes from Liverpool Street.
Bus.
Travel by bus from Enfield Lock station.
Taking the bus is an easy 8 minute journey, just 4 stops from Enfield Lock station.
On leaving the bus stop (labelled B) take the 121 towards Enfield Island Village. Disembark at the fourth stop; Canal Side Walk. Cross the bridge over the canal and come into the units – we are located in the courtyard at number 20.
Any questions email hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk or call Lisa 07983 413 929
Virtual Private lesson (price per hour)
£30.00
Every so often we all get stuck with our sewing project and would love to have someone to talk it through. However, with Covid restrictions, locations, or time zones it can be hard to get to an in-person lesson.
Our virtual private lessons are designed to cater to what you need. We'll connect via Zoom or Whatsapp Video to help you get to grips with your project.
Examples of what can be covered:
- Learning to use a sewing machine
- Reading and understanding a sewing pattern
- Tackling a particular part of a pattern/sewing project
- Making one of our Avid Seamstress patterns
Day, evening and weekend times are available. Adult and children’s lessons available.
Each lesson is one hour.
If you are unsure of how long you need or whether we can help you, please email hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk and we can work together to find a solution.
Once your workshop is booked we will get in touch to confirm the date and time .
TEACHER
Lisa teaches the Beginners workshop, The Drop Sleeve Top workshop, The Blazer workshop plus the private sewing lessons whether in person or virtually.
LEARN HOW TO USE A SEWING MACHINE & SEW A CUSHION - Various Dates Available
£50.00
This class will introduce aspiring stitchers or those who need a refresher how to use a sewing machine.
In this comprehensive workshop, you'll get sewing machine-savvy and leave with a gorgeous sewn cushion, plus enough knowledge and confidence to start making your own projects at home.
A kit worth £15 will be provided in the workshop which includes the fabric, cushion pad & cushion pattern.
AM and PM dates are available. Please click the dropdown menu for available dates.
What will I learn?
- Machine safety
- Learn the different functions of the sewing machine
- Threading the machine
- Winding a bobbin
- Tension
- Changing a needle, needle position, needle size
- Mastering sewing machine speed control
- Sewing straight lines, curves and corners
- Sewing seams (understanding seam allowance)
- Finishing seams and reverse stitching
- Using a seam ripper
- How to use the overlocking (serging) stitch on a sewing machine
- Top-stitching
- Care of your machine and troubleshooting
Venue: Avid Seamstress Studio. 20 Island Centre Way, Enfield, EN3 6GS. For directions and venue information please click here.
Sewing machines:
Various sewing machines will be provided, however, we promote people bringing their own sewing machine. If you are bringing your own sewing machine, please email hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk after booking so that we can confirm your machine is suitable. If you bring your own machine, please bring an empty bobbin for the machine and all the parts that came with the machine. Don’t forget the foot pedal and cords.
TEACHER
Lisa teaches the Beginners workshop, The Drop Sleeve Top workshop, The Blazer workshop plus the private sewing lessons whether in person or virtually.
Skills needed: This class is designed for absolute beginners or those that need a refresher.
Please read our WORKSHOP POLICY and COVID POLICY. By booking on a workshop you are agreeing to our Workshop Policy, Covid Policy and T&Cs.
If you have any questions please email hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk
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